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Show ' I I . , ( - Youth Discovers Truth MONTEVIDEO. URUGUAY As she listened to the fu- -t and second missionary discussions, she decided to study the Bible, Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. It was only a matter of chance that the vice president of the Communist youth organization of Uiuguay investigated the Mormon Hiurch. It wras during the third lesson, according to Beatriz, that she began to feel the spirit of truth at woi k on her. But whatever the reason, Beatriz Gem-eni23, is now busv advocating Mormon-israther than Communism. The third Her chanre came following a suggestion from a prof-o- r at the law school in Uruguay where she was a former student. It was on a Tuesday morning ir March of this year that Beatriz Gemeniz, intent on finding out all she could about the Mormon Church so she could discuss it with her fellow students, entered the Montevideo Second Ward Rehef Society meeting. introduces the smoking. The professor suggested that each student study a different religion. The students drew lots and it was Beatrizs lot to study the Mormon Church. Although she was a baptized Catholic and had surrounded herself with associates, during her two years as a leader in Communist Youth Union, who professed to be atheists, she decided to attend Mormon Church mootings. discussion Word of Wisdom and although she had been accustomed to smoking two packs of cigarettes a day she made up her mind to quit Betriz Gemeniz law student . . . . she entered, she was determined to learn hut to learn for academic reasons, not for spiritual reasons. A-- An alert woman at the meeting took down her name and address and gave it to the missionaries. The missionaries called on Beatriz the daughter of Jorge Gemeniz, one time powerful General Secretary under Juan Domingo Peron, Argentine dictator. She soon conquered the habit with the help of earnest prayer and fasting. Of all the discussions Beatriz was most thrilled with the discussions about the plan of salvation. I felt so good knowing where I came from, and w hat Im doing here and whats going to come in the next life, she is reported to have said following the discussion with the missionaries. While she was investigating the Church, Beatriz hasnt attended a Communist club meeting, but after receiving the final missionary discussion she returned for one last visit to a club meeting where she wras immediately offered her traditional coffee and cigarettes. refusing, a member Theyve already convinced you. Upon shouted, Yes, Beatriz replied, I'm going to be baptized tomorrow, for I have found the true Church. Stic was suspended from the Communist elub immediately after her baptism. She was then fa Rely accused of stealing and expelled from the university. the uniStic made an attempt to versity and was thrown down a flight of stairs and stoned by her former friends." Her hopes of receiving her nearly completed law degree were lost. Beatriz had made a sacrifice and received inner strength from it. Today, several months later, she is a counselor and teacher in the YWMIA organization of the ward she first entered as a doubter filled wiht an antagonistic spirit Although her hopes of receiving a law degree have been temporarily thwarted, she is now using her dynamic personality and other skills in teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to the youth of the Church. Chicago Luau. ..Just Great NAPERVILLE, ILL. Whether you were looking for a colossal enHawaiian dinner, authentic island-styl- e tertainment or just plain Mormon-styl- e friendship, the 501st Quorum of Seventy had it all with its annual Seventies Luau. Nearly GOO Church members and friends jammed the Chicago South Stake Centers cultural hall for the quorums annual fundraising event. The Luau realized a net profit of $1,000 for the Seventies missionary activities in the Chicago area. Most of the funds have already been used for the purchase of copies of the Book of Mormon to be placed in motels near Chicago's busy OHare International Air Joan Stinson and Senefa Sua sing Island music at feast. port. Individual quorum members also used the luau as a missionary tool, inviting friends and neighbors to join in the evenings fun. A team of quorum members led by Dick Hall of Chicago Heights prepared an authentic Polynesian dinner, complete with barbecued pork and chicken, fried noodles and all the trimmings. Professional entertainment was donated by Mo Tualii's group of Hawaiian singers and dancers from Sterling. 111. One of the most talked about events on the stake calendar, the luau has become a Chicago-are- a tradition. More than 600 Church members and friends enjoyed Polynesian dinner at Chicago missionary event. WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 1, 1969 Photos bv Kent Norclqren a Pork and chicken are cooked by James Travis at giant luau. |